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In the diagram, PQ is a straight line, (m + n) = 110\(^o\) and (n + r) = 130\(^o\) and (m + r) = 120\(^o\). Find the ratio of m : n : r

 

A
2 : 3 : 4
B
3 : 4 : 5
C
4 : 5 : 6
D
5 : 6 : 7
correct option: d

m + n = 110\(^o\), (n + r) = 130\(^o\)

(m + n) = 120\(^o\)

then, r = 130\(^o\) - n

and;

m + (130^o - n) = 120\(^o\)

m - n = -10\(^o\)

2m + (n + r) = 110 + 120 = 230

2m + 130 = 230

2m = 230 - 130

m = \(\frac{100}{2}\) = 50\(^o\)

n = 110\(^o\) - 50\(^o\)

= 60\(^o\)

r = 130\(^o\) - 60\(^o\) = 70\(^o\)

Hence, the ratio m : n : r

= 50 : 60 : 70

= 5 : 6 : 7

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